ehe
before
Dies ist ein offizielles und rechtliches Versprechen zwischen zwei Menschen, ihr Leben dauerhaft gemeinsam zu verbringen.
Definition & meaning
The word "Ehe" generally refers to the institution of marriage or a specific marital union.
- Marriage: The legal and social union between two people as partners in a personal relationship.
- The period of marriage: It can refer to the duration of time during which two people are married (e.g., "during the marriage").
Grammar & Word origin
"Die Ehe" is a feminine noun.
The word originates from the Old High German word "ēwa," which originally meant "law," "rule," "eternity," or "custom." Over time, the meaning shifted specifically to refer to the "marriage law" or the legal bond between spouses.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Vermählung ehe (the act of marrying/wedding)
- Heirat ehe (the act of marrying/wedding)
- Bund ehe (union/bond)
- Lebensgemeinschaft ehe (domestic partnership/life partnership)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Sie reden noch lange, ehe sie gehen.conjunction
They talk for a long time before they leave.
Ehe wir gehen, sollten wir alles überprüfen.conjunction
Before we go, we should check everything.
Ehe ich zur Arbeit fahre, trinke ich immer Kaffee.conjunction
Before I drive to work, I always drink coffee.
Sie wollen lange zusammenbleiben, ehe sie heiraten.conjunction
They want to stay together for a long time before they get married.
Man sollte gut überlegen, ehe man entscheidet.conjunction
One should think carefully before one decides.
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